Support Worker (Driver required)

THE PETERHOUSE SCHOOL FOUNDATION; Isle of Man; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Career progression

Training and development programme

Diploma Level 3 qualification

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (Medic..

Long service entitlements

Sell annual leave

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Medicash health scheme

Wellness plans

Cycle to Work scheme

Career break scheme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives on the Isle of Man is hiring a Support Worker (Driver required) to join a dedicated team. The role involves supporting autistic individuals to live independently, enabling access to community activities, and encouraging active lifestyles.

A manual driving licence is welcomed, with comprehensive training and development provided. We offer a generous benefits package including DBS, progression opportunities, and a diploma pathway, plus wellness and financial wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience not essential but genuine care for autistic people is important.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic individuals to lead independent lives and participate in community activities.
• Assist with daily living activities and home routines.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and monitor wellbeing.

Skills

Manual driving licence

Job description

Support Worker (Driver required)

£31,300 - £34,843 per annum

Central & Northern based services

37.5 hours per week

This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.

What can we offer you?

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Progression opportunities and career pathways
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Support to obtain your Diploma Level 3 qualification
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, rising with years’ service.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Long service entitlements
• Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)

Join a brilliant team on the Isle of Man, committed to supporting autistic people to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. Autism Initiatives work positively alongside people with autism, providing specialist services that are tailored to each individual.

We are seeking friendly Support Workers to join us at our Residential services. We have a number of houses located in Central and Northern parts of the Island within easy reach of local bus routes.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and will enjoy joining a team that encourages people with autism to enjoy an active lifestyle. Community activities could include swimming, accessing walking groups or trips to the cinema or even camping trips and gorge walking. Support Workers promote health and well-being and support individuals to maintain their home. The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals.

Experience is not essential, but a genuine desire to making a difference to the lives of people with autism, as well as a positive attitude is. This is truly a rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills, knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold a manual driving licence.

‘We at Autism Initiatives make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well‑being of our staff for all of the hard work they do each day. To support our employees we offer the following;

• Medicash
• Wellness plans
• A supportive team and friendly environment
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay

We are committed to staff development and want all staff at Autism Initiatives to feel supported when at work. We have excellent opportunities for career development and progression and are always there to encourage staff as they embark on their career in Health and Social Care’

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

INDSP

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:

• Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
• Details of your current employment and full previous employment history

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